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Belgian rule change eliminates ‘false’ co-ops – and halves sector numbers 

Only 0.14% of Belgian enterprises are co-ops, but they account for 1.1% of the national GDP…

Canadian credit unions sign up for digital transformation platform

Intellect Design Arena promises '“secure, seamless and frictionless digital banking experiences'

Channel Islands Co-op told to pay £3.5m to former CEO

Colin MacLeod was awarded compensation for psychiatric injury and loss of earnings in the bullying case

Scotmid Co-op to partner with Pennies on dementia support donations

The retail society has introduced a new micro-donation scheme at checkouts

Glasgow Credit Union pays record divi after ‘strongest year yet’

The credit union has paid more than £4.74m in dividends to over 65,000 members

Malta Co-operative Federation launches development hub for sector

MCF promises 'a warm and collaborative environment where people can meet, share ideas, and work together'

Grain co-op CBH grows profit to $208m after strong harvest

The Western Australian outfit credited sustained network investment and the productivity of its growers

Co-op Group rolls out Leaf certification for home-grown products

Stores will roll out the environmental certification throughout next year, after consultation with the Group’s producer…

Co-ops to be showcased and celebrated at Rochdale fair

With the event at its Town Hall Square, the town maintains its historical tie to modern…

Kuwait’s co-ops rack up $3bn in sales amid privatisation rumours

Kuwait’s Union of Consumer Co-operative Societies has highlighted the importance of co-ops to the national economy

Leicester news co-op launches first print edition 

The Leicester Gazette has published its first hard copy newspaper with plans to continue publishing quarterly

Lincolnshire Co-op partners with local hospital on ‘hygiene bank’

The society wants patients to have access to a regular supply of sanitary and toiletry products